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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,263
Posted By cyclezen

True that... Dark Chocolate is gonna be the...

True that... Dark Chocolate is gonna be the death of me...
LOL!
Yuri
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-05-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,977
Posted By cyclezen

Been using 'clipless' on road since the very...

Been using 'clipless' on road since the very first - cyclebinding. But for the past 17 years I've been using eggbeaters on both road and mtb. I never felt comfortable using flats for XC, event though...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,952
Posted By cyclezen

If any is considering an X or Redwood... ...

If any is considering an X or Redwood...
Poseidon has all their bikes now on 'Black Friday' Pricing - $100 off
So X Dropbar for $649, Flatbar for $549, Redwood Dropbar $849, Redwood Flatbar $779,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 839
Posted By cyclezen

I tried the 'conversion' to offroad/gravel on an...

I tried the 'conversion' to offroad/gravel on an older Spec carbon Roubaix I have, which doesn;t get ridden much. Figured I could 'test' the 'gravel' idea with a conversion. Not that I wasn;t ridding...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 839
Posted By cyclezen

Taking it a little further, if your Coda can...

Taking it a little further, if your Coda can comfortably fit the 700x40s and a flatbar is comfortable for you, then you're about as close to modern low to mid-range gravel as needed.
The 1x, if well...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-18-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,300
Posted By cyclezen

AFIB becomes apparent in others way as well as...

AFIB becomes apparent in others way as well as what appears on your device.
In my case, I've had exercise induced AFIB for decades (4+?) . Besides an increased heart rate, when I have an episode I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,786
Posted By cyclezen

The level of the rack will prolly vary, depending...

The level of the rack will prolly vary, depending on the angle of the stem... so yours being mostly horizontal will put the rack at mostly horizontal.
You could vary the angle upward by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 6,020
Posted By cyclezen

Bikes are more than the sum of their parts... ...

Bikes are more than the sum of their parts...
Frame material need not become 'religion'. Nor is a crusade needed for any tube.
Dogma and rationalization are one of the major human flaws.
I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 320
Posted By cyclezen

The Allez models were designed to be full on race...

The Allez models were designed to be full on race bikes. Alu is sometimes preferred by some riders for short course races, such as Criteriums and circuit races.
The Dims were almost the same (by...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,448
Posted By cyclezen

done all of the above... some works,...

done all of the above...
some works, sometimes... and sometimes not...
what works , every time... ride more often in a group with young riders, and wheelsuck like your life depends on it... ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,357
Posted By cyclezen

I did buy the Triban 120 GRVL in Europe, for my...

I did buy the Triban 120 GRVL in Europe, for my use there, and was greatly pleased by the bike. Stock, it actually is considerably lighter than my Poseidon X, and about the same level of components....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By cyclezen

This works great. If a stepstool is too much,...

This works great.
If a stepstool is too much, not enough space available, you can get a smaller One step...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5,317
Views: 3,741,982
Posted By cyclezen

Fun in Mittel Franken

Somehow I ended up with 3 Gravel bikes... Very similar, all very much Fun.
My Planned trip back to my Hometown, Dinkelsbühl in Franconia, German...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-31-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Posted By cyclezen

Done since I started riding, in the 60's, was BS...

Done since I started riding, in the 60's, was BS then and is same now.
Depending on how much lean you have in torso, puts view in any place behind, front or inline.
Depending if you bend your...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,668
Posted By cyclezen

I'll offer some other options... The Stem...

I'll offer some other options...
The Stem rotated to the 'UP' angle not only makes you a bit more upright, but also moves the bars back towards you. There's a fine balance to that. Having too little...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By cyclezen

Goals and the motivation to do things is great ! ...

Goals and the motivation to do things is great ! If a goal is constantly tugging us to improve, that's great. No need to lower expectations; but building in 'stages' helps keep the goals within...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 12:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,084
Posted By cyclezen

if the group seems equally consistent, ride at...

if the group seems equally consistent, ride at the back for a while, and practice maintaining a steady pace. Work on riding on a wheel, at 1 to 1.5 bike length is a good target. (riding a wheel is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By cyclezen

not gonna get real specific, but maybe point out...

not gonna get real specific, but maybe point out some things which might be considered for your return. There may be others who might get more specific.
I think you might consider what elements, in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 959
Posted By cyclezen

Don;t really have a need for larger than 25 on my...

Don;t really have a need for larger than 25 on my roadies. I do use 28 on a bike I have set up for shopping and running errands, but it does short mileage and no marked reason to consider mileage or...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By cyclezen

Question for yourself is - How 'competitive'...

Question for yourself is - How 'competitive' would I like to be? If the answer is 'somewhat' and you want gearing more suitable for BOTH road and dirt road/gravel, then 2x gives the best of both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 398
Posted By cyclezen

And if it's mtb or just a larger tire size and...

And if it's mtb or just a larger tire size and you don't want the weight penalty of large butyl, then switch to TPU... no muss, no fuss.
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By cyclezen

you can usually find the Shimano model #/name...

you can usually find the Shimano model #/name somewhere on the pedal...
you can also check here: https://www.roadbikerider.com/complete-list-of-clipless-bicycle-pedal-brands-and-models/

Ride On...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-24-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By cyclezen

Happens... I find that if I take a 'rest day'...

Happens... I find that if I take a 'rest day' the day after a very hard ride and then ride the day after 'rest', it's usually awful... The 'rest', off the bike, has done the opposite, for me.
I try...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-22-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 789
Posted By cyclezen

agree with @Bacciagalupe...

agree with @Bacciagalupe (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/bacciagalupe-37529.html), position setup is gonna make the key difference.
maybe compare to what you currently are riding, the Scott Cr1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,086
Posted By cyclezen

All the Best for strong recovery to both the OP's...

All the Best for strong recovery to both the OP's and your spouse. Both situations are long term projects to deal with. And it's great for you both to be able to assist in their response.
Hopefully,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,086
Posted By cyclezen

LOL! I'll plead guilty to multiple infractions of...

LOL! I'll plead guilty to multiple infractions of bike etiquette this one time. On monday, after a particularly hard, long, tough climbing day on Sunday, I was just small-ringing it to get some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 706
Posted By cyclezen

hmmmm... 35 views and no takers so far? BF is...

hmmmm... 35 views and no takers so far? BF is losing it's touch...
Did you change your saddle position (to compensate for hamstring re-injury buzzin around in your head)? If so, that will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,557
Posted By cyclezen

that 30 ring with your current cassette should be...

that 30 ring with your current cassette should be ok for many hills... in much of NJ. some steeper uphills might be a challenge, for now...
going to a 30 or 32 or 34 cassette will give you more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,557
Posted By cyclezen

All of the above advice and comments are very...

All of the above advice and comments are very valid. There really isn't ONE answer. Fitness, weight, strength, adaptation are all 'Body' considerations which are interlinked.
Then there's equipment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,208
Posted By cyclezen

Run at an uphill longer than you can 'power' up...

Run at an uphill longer than you can 'power' up and over usually finds me then flagging for the remainder of any steep grade.
I think the question is do 'comfortable' or do 'suffer' (with strength)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,189
Posted By cyclezen

https://pssjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1...

https://pssjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13037-022-00318-9

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-ebike-injuries/e-bikes-show-distinct-pattern-of-severe-injuries-idUSKBN1YT0MV
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,417
Posted By cyclezen

In my case, I have 2 26r's , a '04 Specialized...

In my case, I have 2 26r's , a '04 Specialized Stumpjumper and an '04 Spec. Epic FS.
I did 'convert' the Epic to 'Mullet', by putting a 27.5 (650b) wheel on the front, and left the 26 on the rear....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,389
Posted By cyclezen

He's wrong. Very simple to try and observe...

He's wrong.
Very simple to try and observe yourself.
With a decent HRM, bring yourself up to a steady effort, steady bpm reading, good to be at 140 ish bpm. Get up and sprint or any other much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By cyclezen

Primary reasons 1. Don;t need another mtb -...

Primary reasons
1. Don;t need another mtb - especially a 'rigid', redwood is essentially a rigid mtb with equivalent weight to a Hardtail. Poseidon X is no lightweight either, at about 26 lbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-22, 12:43 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 6,331
Posted By cyclezen

And you know this because of your super power...

And you know this because of your super power mind reading ability? Wouldn't be because unsafe sections needs traversing, so going more into a traffic lane is the only option?
I do , often, need to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 277,069
Posted By cyclezen

How about a New/Another Gravel bike? I didn;t...

How about a New/Another Gravel bike? I didn;t really 'need' more stuff for my other Gravel bike (Poseidon X). But it's getting shipped to Germany, to be my gravel 'ride' there, when I'm there.
For...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 888
Posted By cyclezen

1x is good, simple and works well for off-road -...

1x is good, simple and works well for off-road - gravel and mtb - it's hardly a good solution for 90% sport road riding. But then Hybrids aren't for that form of riding - I try to remember that many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By cyclezen

'spokes do get tired and break, especially if the...

'spokes do get tired and break, especially if the wheel hasn't been maintained to well balanced spoke tension.
Get the spoke replaced and have the wheel 'tuned' by a wheel expert - not every...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-13-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,017
Posted By cyclezen

If you're wondering of there's some mathematical...

If you're wondering of there's some mathematical formula/relationship between height and fore/aft - there might be for some 'Fit' systems. But really there are too many variables, even before...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 454
Posted By cyclezen

Seems as though you don't really have a handle of...

Seems as though you don't really have a handle of what the actual 'problem' is (cyst, bursitis, or what...) nor what caused it, and not getting relief from it. Since you're in the UK, I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 676
Posted By cyclezen

let me tell you my story. In 2017 I tore the...

let me tell you my story.
In 2017 I tore the right ACL and PCL off the bone while skiing (partial tear of the MCL). The resolution was 'replacement' of the ligaments.
Surgery went fine and I had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,343
Posted By cyclezen

Yeah, tire wise, there does seem to be a...

Yeah, tire wise, there does seem to be a difference in deflection. A soft comfy tire , aired down, does deflect more under hard bursts/power. A firmer, light tire always seemed to deflect less in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 8,235
Posted By cyclezen

no one here is 'hating' you; it's not that big a...

no one here is 'hating' you; it's not that big a deal. Cycling is a technical activity, with varying levels as one gets to the high limits. 'Learning' aspects of riding and equipment,whether Mtn...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,343
Posted By cyclezen

You know, this all makes perfect sense, can't...

You know, this all makes perfect sense, can't really be argued, and should provide some guidance.
BUT, I have 2 tarmacs (in the US) , a 2009 expert w/10 spd Ultegra and a 2012 Comp with 10 spd 105....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,091
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks, I also have a low immune sys situation,...

Thanks, I also have a low immune sys situation, so maybe I can get some to take along. I'm still masking in all situations where there are groups of people in proximity.
Personally, wearing a mask...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By cyclezen

I hadn't suggested or linked to this bike... I...

I hadn't suggested or linked to this bike... I bought one 2 wks ago, (rode 2x now)... why? long story short - My Poseidon X is being shipped to Europe, for my use while I'm there (roughly 6-8 wks a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-08-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
omg
Views: 2,494
Posted By cyclezen

This just Blipped my radar... Funny... True......

This just Blipped my radar...
Funny... True... Sad...
cause I'm in the same space... I FORGET EVERYTHING !!!! these days...
20 yrs ago, my father would just wander off, and the township police...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 775
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks for the info! but... the TPU tubes I have...

Thanks for the info! but... the TPU tubes I have on my roadie are the chinese RideNow. I have Schwalbe Aerothan on my gravel... but on Tubolito...
I bought the RideNow tubes via AliExpress, wanting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,134
Posted By cyclezen

so, UPDATE on the UPDATE... 1st attempt at TPU...

so, UPDATE on the UPDATE...
1st attempt at TPU repair was a 'fail'. blame on the tube? nah, it is what it is... blame the materials or procedure? maybe blame the workman, prolly...
not being a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By cyclezen

so that might limit the selection, in the current...

so that might limit the selection, in the current supply situation. But, yeah, good to have a hierarchy of 'needs'.
Rack mounts are mostly available on the 'new' bikes, not so much on bikes from a...
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